#78a9bb Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #78a9bb is composed of 47.1% red, 66.3% green and 73.3% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 35.8% cyan, 9.6% magenta, 0% yellow and 26.7% black. It has a hue angle of 196.1 degrees, a saturation of 33% and a lightness of 60.2%. #78a9bb color hex could be obtained by blending #f0ffff with #005377. Closest websafe color is: #6699cc.

    • R 47
    • G 66
    • B 73
    RGB color chart
    • C 36
    • M 10
    • Y 0
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#78a9bb color description : Slightly desaturated blue.

#78a9bb Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #78a9bb has RGB values of R:120, G:169, B:187 and CMYK values of C:0.36, M:0.1, Y:0, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 7907771.

Hex triplet 78a9bb #78a9bb
RGB Decimal 120, 169, 187 rgb(120,169,187)
RGB Percent 47.1, 66.3, 73.3 rgb(47.1%,66.3%,73.3%)
CMYK 36, 10, 0, 27
HSL 196.1°, 33, 60.2 hsl(196.1,33%,60.2%)
HSV (or HSB) 196.1°, 35.8, 73.3
Web Safe 6699cc #6699cc
CIE-LAB 66.486, -11.735, -14.436
XYZ 30.901, 35.956, 52.323
xyY 0.259, 0.302, 35.956
CIE-LCH 66.486, 18.604, 230.893
CIE-LUV 66.486, -24.086, -20.176
Hunter-Lab 59.963, -12.947, -9.762
Binary 01111000, 10101001, 10111011

Color Schemes with #78a9bb

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Alternatives to #78a9bb

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#78a9bb Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #78a9bb

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #78a9bb

A shade is achieved by adding black to any pure hue, while a tint is created by mixing white to any pure color. In this example, #040708 is the darkest color, while #fafcfd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #78a9bb

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #979b9c is the less saturated color, while #3ac6f9 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #78a9bb is perceived by people affected by a color vision deficiency. This can be useful if you need to ensure your color combinations are accessible to color-blind users.

Monochromacy
  • #9c9c9c Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #959fa2 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #a3a5b9 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #a7a2c2 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #7daeba Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #93a6ba Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #96a5bf Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #7bacba Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population